Academic Counselor

Delta State University; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta State University is seeking an Academic Counselor to dedicate 100% of time to a project. The role involves recruiting 1,000 participants, traveling across counties to conduct workshops, and delivering ACT prep, financial literacy, and enrollment support. You will assess educational needs and advise participants regarding postsecondary opportunities.

The counselor will also monitor progress, maintain case files, and collaborate with the Project Director. Open date 11/18/2025.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience in adult and/or underrepresented participants’ education programs.
• Valid driver’s license and access to an insured motor vehicle for business use.
• Availability to attend meetings, conferences or special events after normal work hours and on weekends.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in federally-funded programs.
• Experience in public promotions to diverse populations.
• Experience with education and career assessment tools and programs.
• Personal experience with overcoming disadvantages similar to the population served.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and select at least 1,000 participants; travel to 6 of 12 counties to facilitate workshops.
• Provide services including ACT test preparation, financial literacy, financial aid application assistance, and postsecondary enrollment support.
• Administer career interest surveys and evaluate workshop effectiveness.
• Provide academic advising and make referrals for assigned participants.
• Monitor academic progress and maintain case management files.

Skills

Experience with adult education

Public speaking/communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Reporting to the Project Director, this individual will dedicate 100% time and effort to the project, performing tasks directly related to the services and activities necessary to achieve the project’s objectives. Their duties and responsibilities will include attending professional development training and maintaining active memberships in state, regional, and national professional organizations. They will be responsible for recruiting and selecting at least 1,000 participants, as well as assessing the academic attainment levels, educational needs, and career interests of their assigned participants. The Counselor will administer career interest surveys where applicable and travel throughout 6 of the 12 counties within the service area to facilitate workshops and provide services, including ACT test preparation, financial literacy, financial aid application assistance, and post secondary enrollment application support. They will also administer surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of workshops and services, in addition to providing academic advising and making referrals for their assigned participants.

The Academic Counselor will also be responsible for monitoring the academic progress of their assigned pa11icipants and maintaining both physical and digital case management files. Additionally, they will perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director. This position will be housed on the campus of Delta State University.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or other field related to the position.
• Experience in adult and/or underrepresented participants’ education programs.
• Valid driver’s license and access to an insured motor vehicle for business use.
• Availability to attend meetings, conferences or special events after normal work hours and on weekends.
• Preferred Qualifications | Experience in working with federally-funded programs.
• Experience in public promotions to persons from all socioeconomic conditions and communities.
• Experience with education and career assessment tools and programs.
• Personal experience in overcoming or understanding disadvantages and circumstances similar to the population served by the program.
• A commitment to working with diverse populations in the Mississippi Delta especially economically disadvantaged populations, including low-income young adults, first-generation students, students with a disability, and non-traditional students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or other field related to the position.
• Experience in adult and/or underrepresented participants’ education programs.
• Valid driver’s license and access to an insured motor vehicle for business use.
• Availability to attend meetings, conferences or special events after normal work hours and on weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications | Experience in working with federally-funded programs.
• Experience in public promotions to persons from all socioeconomic conditions and communities.
• Experience with education and career assessment tools and programs.
• Personal experience in overcoming or understanding disadvantages and circumstances similar to the population served by the program.
• A commitment to working with diverse populations in the Mississippi Delta especially economically disadvantaged populations, including low-income young adults, first-generation students, students with a disability, and non-traditional students.

Salary Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.

Open Date

Open Date 11/18/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • DSU Employee
  • DSU Job Website
  • Invited by Department to Apply
  • MS State Employment Service
  • HigherEdJobs
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Diverse Issues
  • Indeed.com
  • Other
• * Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Reference 1

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3

Delta State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Delta State University is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from sexual and gender-based discrimination or harassment. Our goal is for all to have equal access to the many great services and opportunities we offer. For more information, or to report an incident, see https://www.deltastate.edu/titleix/ or email [e-mail] .